The Presidency

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The Presidency
Chapter 10
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The President Vice President

• Constitutional Requirements to be President.
• Must be Native-born
• At least 35yrs old
• Lived in the U.S.
• for 14yrs

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Presidents Salary Benefits

• Salary 400,000 yearly
• Free Housing (including Camp David in MD)
• Free Transportation

Air Force One
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Terms of Office

• Presidential elections are held every four years.
• Presidents are limited to 2 terms in office. A
  maximum of 10 years in office. 22nd Amendment
  limits President to 2 terms.

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Vice President

• Article II of the Constitution says if the
  President dies or leaves office the
  Vice-President takes over the Presidency.
• Makes about 200,000 a year, Free travel,
  residence, etc.

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The Presidents Major Roles

• Chief Executive
• 1. Carries out the nations laws
• 2. Issues Executive Orders
• 3. Appoint Cabinet
• members
• other officials

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Presidents Major Roles

• Commander in Chief Has Final Authority
  over all military matters.

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War Powers Act

• In 1973, following Vietnam, Congress passed the
  War Powers Act. Limits the Presidents right to
  wage war. Requires President to notify Congress
  immediately when

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War Powers Act

• Troops are sent into battle. Must be brought home
  after 60 days unless Congress grants 60 day
  extension. Must Declare war or bring troops home.

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Presidents Major Roles

• Chief Diplomat Deals w/ foreign countries,
  appoints ambassadors, and makes treaties.

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Presidents Major Roles

• Chief of StateRepresents the whole nation. Is
  our Representative. May Host
• State Dinners.

May throw out the first pitch at a ball game
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Presidents Major Roles

• Judicial Leader Appoints Judges to the Supreme
  Court and other federal courts. Can issue Pardons
  and reprieves.

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Presidents Major Role

• Pardon Declaration of Forgiveness freedom from
  punishment.
• Reprieve An order to delay a persons punishment.

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Presidents Major Roles

• 3. Amnesty Similar to a Pardon, but applies to
  an entire group of people. Vietnam Draft Dodgers.

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Presidents Major Roles

• Legislative leader
• Proposes Legislation
• Prepares Federal Budget
• Approves or vetoes legislation

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Presidents Major Roles

• Supports party members in
• election campaigns.
• 2. Helps to unify party and give it direction.

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The Executive Office

• The White House Office Staff consists of
  Presidents closest advisors and personal staff.
• Most powerful person is the Chief of Staff
  Decides who gets to see the President.

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The Executive Office

• White House Press
• Secretary Provides
• Statements from the
• President and the White House.
• Speechwriters, Secretaries, and experts in many
  different fields.

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The Executive Office

• Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Prepares
  the budget for the President to present to
  Congress. Clearest statement of the
  Administrations goals for the year.

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National Security Counsel

• Made up of the following individuals
• President
• Vice-President
• Secretary of State
• Secretary of Defense

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National Security Counsel

• Their Job is to advise the President in times of
  trouble. Also will supervise the (CIA) Central
  Intelligence Agency. CIA uses agents, satellites,
  informants, etc. to gather information.